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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 21
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Bregman, Hodge, Suzuki, Taillon, PCA 
PCA has snazzy new digs. Life goes on. The players are in the best shape of their lives and will get back after it today against the Rangers. This game is on Marquee/MLB.TV, 1:05 pm local time.
Alex Bregman News / Total Pro Sports / February 21
'It’s Not Worth It' – Alex Bregman Shuts Down Red Sox No-Trade Regrets
A year ago, Alex Bregman arrived at the Boston Red Sox spring training in Fort Myers, Florida, after signing a three-year, $120 million deal. After a solid season with the Red Sox, Bregman opted out of his contract at the end of the year to head back into free agency.
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 20
This Chicago Cubs slugger is on the Fangraphs 2026 Top 100 Prospects list
The Chicago Cubs are ready to have some young talent make some major moves throughout the 2026 season. While some are going to begin the season in the minor leagues, others are projected to be on the 26-man roster coming out of Spring Training.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Seiya Suzuki News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 20
Seiya Suzuki Shares Concern About His Cubs Future as He Heads Into Contract Year
Spring Training is officially underway for the Chicago Cubs and with that comes exposure to players entering the final year of their deal. Playing well needs to start immediately and impending free agent outfielder Seiya Suzuki is well aware.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 20
White Sox 8, Cubs 1: Remember, the results don’t matter
MESA, Arizona — The Cubs lost to the White Sox 8-1 in the first Spring Training game of 2026. To which I say: Who cares? Wins and losses mean nothing until March 26.
Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 20
Alex Bregman’s Analytic Profile Proves He’s the Difference-Maker the Cubs Needed
When the Chicago Cubs signed Alex Bregman this offseason, it was assumed that it was merely a trade-off in that they were replacing Kyle Tucker with another superstar.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 20
Update: Chicago Cubs top prospect remains stalled over visa issues
The Chicago Cubs are all set to dive into the heat of spring training, pushing towards an expected deep playoff run in 2026. And all the pieces are in place right now, except one– projected DH and backup catcher Moises Ballesteros.
Nico Hoerner News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 20
Cubs Star Nico Hoerner Hilariously Reveals What He Does With His Gold Glove Trophy
The Chicago Cubs head into the 2026 season with their star second baseman set to receive his second Gold Glove award following an incredible 2025 campaign.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20
Cubs’ Craig Counsell drops ‘thrilled’ response to Pat Murphy’s Brewers contract extension
Manager Pat Murphy and the Milwaukee Brewers recently agreed to a new three-year contract extension. Craig Counsell, who managed the Brewers from 2015-2023 before leaving and taking the Chicago Cubs manager job in 2024, was asked about his thoughts on the Murphy contract extension.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 20
Chicago Cubs: Power numbers way down in 2026, per projection
The Chicago Cubs had a banner offensive year in 2025. One could even argue, especially over the first half of the season, that the offense carried the team to a great extent.
Hunter Harvey News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 20
2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Hunter Harvey
Today we look at the Cubs’ new flamethrowing reliever, a former first-round pick (#22 overall in 2013 by Baltimore), who has been in The Show since 2019.
Seiya Suzuki News / ChiCitySports / February 20
Cubs to play Seiya Suzuki in center field during early 2026 spring training games
The Chicago Cubs begin spring training player later today, Friday, February 20. For the first game, manager Craig Counsell made a somewhat shocking remark by saying that Seiya Suzuki will start in center field.
Shota Imanaga News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 20
Cubs Notes: PCA Jabs Dodgers Fans, Imanaga's Velocity, It's Game Day & More
Spring Training is in full swing with the first game of the Cactus League taking place today at Sloan Park against the White Sox. The roster has undergone a significant transformation over the winter, and many players will be taking the field for their first time in a Cubs uniform.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 20
Here’s a complete schedule of where you can watch or listen to Cubs Spring Training games
As you know, Marquee Sports Network has cut back on its live game coverage this spring. The Score, now also on FM 104.3 in the Chicago area, will carry some games as well, but radio and TV coverage overlap for some dates.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / February 20
Matt Shaw Will Have His Versatility Tested in 2026
With the addition of Alex Bregman this winter, exactly how the Chicago Cubs will deploy Matt Shaw in 2026 remains a bit unclear. That’s not a big issue right now, considering the Cubs are barely more than a week into spring training.
Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / February 19
Chicago Cubs Pitching Prospect Already Turning Heads As Spring Training Nears
The Chicago Cubs enter the 2026 spring training camp with massive expectations. After an aggressive offseason that saw the front office push their chips to the center of the table—bringing in star third baseman Alex Bregman and trading for arm talent like Edward Cabrera—the focus has largely been on the big-league stars.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 19
The Cubs’ player with most to prove in spring training
The Chicago Cubs have now gone 10 seasons since their historic World Series victory in the 2016 World Series. That seven-game triumph over the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians) represented a catharsis for both the franchise and their long-suffering fans.
Dixon Machado News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 19
Cubs Hire Dixon Machado As Minor League Manager
The Cubs announced they’ve hired Dixon Machado to manage their Arizona Complex League affiliate. That seemingly brings an end to his playing career after 17 seasons in pro ball.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 17
Happ, Suzuki: No Recent Extension Talks With Cubs
It’s common for baseball teams to spend the winter focusing on new acquisitions and then pivot to extensions during spring training. Nothing seems urgent with a couple of Cubs, as outfielders Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki both tell Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times that they have not yet heard from the club on the extension front.
Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / February 15
Red Sox exec angers fans with comment about Alex Bregman
The Red Sox lost one of their best players this offseason when they failed to re-sign Bregman in free agency.
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